We are living in a time of vast amounts of health information, expert opinions and influencer experience. While it's great to have access to so much technology and health information, it can also feel extremely overwhelming. We can easily become confused about what new things to try, how to include them in our own lives and who to trust. 

In today's episode, Jessica talks about how to deal with the overwhelm you may feel when it comes to making health and wellness choices for yourself. She'll discuss:

⚫︎ The two mindset shifts you have to make in order to avoid overwhelm

⚫︎ The simple tool to help you move past stress and into action

⚫︎ How to prioritize choices in a way that works for you and your body

This conversation will help you take the power back when it comes to making the best health choices for you and your body!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

 
⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Having surgery can be a major life event. If it's something you need to go through at any point, it's important to know how to prepare so you can set yourself up for the best possible outcomes.

In today's episode, Jessica talks you through nine specific things to help you prepare for any major surgery. These include the importance of asking questions of your doctors, moving your body prior to surgery, knowing what you'll need when you get home from the hospital and more.

Jessica draws on her experience as a physical therapist, as well as her personal journey with four previous major surgeries. At the time of this recording, Jessica herself is preparing for another surgery and will be taking her own advice to heart.

These tips and steps are invaluable for anyone preparing for their own surgery! This replay of one of our most popular episodes is one you'll want to save and keep for yourself or a loved one in the future.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

 
⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

It is estimated that over 10 million Americans have been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Despite how common this condition is, there isn't typically very clear guidelines about how to exercise with osteoporosis. This is where our guest today comes in!

In this extremely important interview, Jessica talks to Rebekah Rotstein about:

⚫︎ How she was diagnosed in her late twenties with osteoporosis

⚫︎ When you should advocate for getting your first bone scan

⚫︎ Why thinking about osteoporosis prevention as early as your thirties is important 

⚫︎ How to continue exercising after a diagnosis of osteoporosis 

⚫︎ Why lifting weights is so important 

This is a must listen for any woman wanting to feel empowered in her body and keep her bones healthy in midlife and beyond!

Rebekah Rotstein is the founder of the Buff Bones® exercise method for bone and joint health with virtual coaching, online programming, and live classes, with trained instructors in more than 30 countries. She’s taught courses at locations like Johns Hopkins Rehabilitation Network and oversees a free public education webinar series with UCLA Health as the health sponsor. Rebekah is an industry leader for movement education, bone health, and Pilates for more than 20 years, with a background in dance and sports medicine. She has contributed to several books including the Myths of Menopause and serves on committees including with the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation and the Medical Advisory Committee of the National Menopause Foundation.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

⚫︎ Buff Bones website : www.buff-bones.com

⚫︎ Rebekah on Instagram: www.instagram.com/gotbuffbones/

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

 
⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

What if everything you've done in the past has led to who you are right now? What if the dreams you once had don't quite fit in with where you are in life right now? And what if all of that feels exactly right?

Our guest today knows firsthand how life can throw unexpected things your way. From when she quit her job live in front of 10,000 people, to adopting three beautiful girls, to her unexpected divorce, to becoming pregnant at the age of 40 with the love of her life, Nicole Walters has seen a lot. She has approached it all with her signature blend of determination, grace and grit, leading her to know that - ultimately - "nothing is missing".

In today's episode, Nicole talks about learning to appreciate her body and all the changes that come from a pregnancy and postpartum life at the age of 40. She discusses putting self-advocacy into practice during the birth of her youngest and how her ideas around a full life have shifted slightly during this time, but remain true to who she is.

This is a powerful episode for all women looking for support and encouragement in whatever phase of life they are in.

Nicole Walters is a NY Times Bestselling author (Nothing Is Missing), NAACP Award nominee, and an entrepreneur. Walters gained popularity when she quit her job as an executive for a Fortune 500 company live online in front of 10,000 people, took what she knew, and built her own multi-million-dollar business empire. Nicole is passionate about teaching her community of aspiring entrepreneurs and "internet besties" how to own their power and transform their passions into purpose through her company, Inherit Learning.  Through her weekly podcast with Dear Media, Tell Me More, her live events, and her signature unfiltered and down-to-earth social media content, Nicole shares actionable insights and encourages bold living. She is the proud mother of four daughters, affectionately known as her "Tinies," and lives happily in LA with her husband, Alex.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

⚫︎ Nicole's website: http://www.nicolewaters.com

⚫︎ Nicole on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewalters/

⚫︎ Nicole's podcast Tell Me More: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tell-me-more-with-nicole-walters/id1447675033

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

 
⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

You probably know the building muscle helps with overall strength and bone health. But did you know there is a long list of not as well known benefits of having more muscle mass?

In today's episode, Jessica lays out the hidden benefits of building muscle and gaining muscle strength. You'll learn the science and physiology behind how more muscle can actually help you live a longer, happier and more vital life!

For more everyday workouts, encouragement and direction, join Jessica's Four Week Muscle Strength Program in UNLIMITED that starts September 1st! Link to join is below.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

⚫︎ Four Week Muscle Strength Program Sign Up http://www.jessicavalant.com/unlimited

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

 
⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica talks through the details about the workout plan she is currently following in her own life. While you may see snippets through her YouTube videos and Instagram posts, in this episode you'll get the full breakdown on what workouts Jessica is doing each week to keep her body strong and healthy as a perimenopausal woman. 

For more everyday workouts, encouragement and direction, join Jessica's Four Week Muscle Strength Program in UNLIMITED that starts September 1st! Link to join is below.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

⚫︎ Four Week Muscle Strength Program Sign Up http://www.jessicavalant.com/unlimited

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

 
⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

The amount of choices and decisions we make around our health every day can feel overwhelming. Between when and how to workout, when and what to eat, getting your steps in, improving sleep, decreasing stress, deciding about HRT and more, it can feel hard to even start taking steps to improve our health.

In today's episode, Jessica discusses the five things she is focusing on specifically right now for her health. She also explains how too many choices and options can actually paralyze us from taking action, and how focusing on a few things at once is a powerful and effective course of action for reaching your goals.

Jessica pulls back the curtain on her own health goals and plans in this 100th episode of Meet Your Body! 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

⚫︎ Better Sleep Tips podcast episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000700931343

⚫︎ My Experience with Chronic Stress podcast episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000622418858

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

 
⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Eleanor Beaton is a woman business owner and busy mom of two. She leads women around the world in how to scale and grow their own businesses to millions of dollars of revenue per year. She also recently dedicated herself to a consistent weight lifting program and protocol and is reaping the rewards of feeling stronger than ever as a woman in her 40's. 

In this powerful interview, Jessica and Eleanor discuss Eleanor's decision to recommit to a new fitness program and the exact steps she took to make it work in her busy life. You'll learn the early influence in Eleanor's life that taught her to prioritize her own health and how she views challenges as a path towards growth.

This is an inspirational interview with a woman who is putting in the work and walking the walk of showing up for herself, her health, her family and her community on a daily basis.

Eleanor Beaton is the founder of Safi Media, a coaching and education company dedicated to doubling the number of women founders who sustainably scale to $1M+ by 2030, and the host of the Woman Owned podcast, now ranked in the top 0.5% of all podcasts globally, providing insights and strategies to empower women entrepreneurs. 

Since 2016, Eleanor has provided training to over 25,000 women entrepreneurs worldwide. A former chair of the Visiting Women’s Executive Exchange Program at the Yale School of Management, Eleanor has won national awards for her achievements in entrepreneurship, leadership development and business journalism. She lives in Nova Scotia with her husband and two sons.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

⚫︎ Eleanor's website: https://safimedia.co/

⚫︎ Eleanor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eleanorbeaton/

⚫︎ Eleanor's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/woman-owned-the-growth-podcast-for-women-entrepreneurs/id1102833537

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

 
⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Lifting weights is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Yet it can be hard to know where to start when you are a beginner!

In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica talks about how you can start lifting weights and strength training. You'll learn:

- The amazing benefits of lifting weights

- How long and often each session should be

- How to plan your legs days, arm days and full body days

- The different types of resistance training

And more!

You'll walk away with an easy to follow plan for incorporating weights into your own life.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

⚫︎ 20 Minute Full Body Dumbbell Workout at Home: https://youtu.be/EjT1xAPKPmU

⚫︎ Home dumbbell set: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093RQ6YW8/?tag=jessicavala03-20

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

 
⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Today's guest is a prime example of how you can take a personal passion and turn it into a dream career. Lauren Moore is the founder of Book Huddle, an online community of over 400k readers that helps people connect through book recommendations, book clubs and in person retreats. But before becoming the queen of books online, Lauren worked with clients in brand marketing and strategy. In today's episode Jessica and Lauren talk about:

- How a single TikTok post launched Lauren from talking about books as a hobby to books as a full-time job

- How Jessica and Lauren both deal with online criticism and imposter syndrome

- The life of a recovering people pleaser

- The strategies Lauren uses as a self-confessed workaholic to give herself much needed self-care

- Some of her current book recommendations!

This is an honest and fun conversation all about the realities of online careers, passion projects, community and more. 

Lauren Moore is the founder of Book Huddle, a community of 400k readers that helps people find new books and new friends through book recommendations, a virtual book club, and reading retreats that sell out in minutes. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Toronto Star, BuzzFeed, and The Washington Post. Before launching Book Huddle, Lauren spent over a decade as a content strategist, helping more than 350 brands grow by 12 million followers combined. Her brand experience includes MTV, Campbell's, VCA Animal Hospitals, Subaru, Ivy Fertility, a Shark on Shark Tank, and members of Barack Obama's White House staff. She is currently writing her debut fantasy novel.

Resources:

⚫︎ Book Huddle book club - use code JESSICA10 for $10 off a membership! http://bookhuddle.com/book-huddle-club

⚫︎ Book Huddle on Instagram: http://instagram.com/bookhuddle

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

 
⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.